Principal Town Planner

High Wycombe, England

£50000 - £60000 per annum + plus benefits

Full Time

Planning, Town Planning

12 December 2026

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Job Title: Principal Town Planner

Ref: BM388

Location: High Wycombe

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning independent planning consultancy who provide their expertise to the renewable energy, commercial, healthcare, and residential sector. They are on the lookout for an experienced and enthusiastic Principal Town Planner to join their High Wycombe office.

Benefits for the role of Principal Town Planner include:

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Hybrid working
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Professional development
  • Personal development

Duties for the role of Principal Town Planner include:

  • Leading and managing complex planning applications, appeals and strategic land promotion projects
  • Providing commercially focused planning advice to a diverse client base
  • Managing projects from initial site appraisal and planning strategy through to submission and determination
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities and other key stakeholders
  • Preparing and reviewing planning statements, reports, representations and supporting documentation
  • Identifying development opportunities and advising clients on planning risks and potential
  • Coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and ensuring projects are delivered effectively
  • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team, sharing knowledge and encouraging professional development

Skills and experience for the role of Principal Town Planner:

  • A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
  • Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)
  • Significant experience within the UK planning system, ideally gained within a private consultancy environment
  • A strong track record of managing planning applications, appeals and/or strategic land promotion projects
  • Excellent knowledge of planning policy, legislation and development management processes
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines effectively
  • Strong communication, negotiation and report-writing skills
  • Confidence in developing client relationships and providing commercially aware planning advice
  • The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a close-knit team

If This role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to architecture please feel free to contact Ben Moore on 01792 365008 or email ben.moore@penguinrecruitment.co.uk. There are many more roles available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role

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